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The Sega Dreamcast dream died 20 years ago

On the 31st of 2001, he died It is important to remember the classics. And the Dreamcast was an absolute basic console. For many, it was the best system ever devised. While we remember how awesome it was, it's also fascinating to reminisce about […]

(Update) Nintendo low key hints that the next Mario Maker 2 Ninji speedrun event is the last

It's April 14 [[Update: Well, now is the time for a major element of Mario Maker 2 to die as well. After noting that the Ninji Speedrun event was coming to an end last month, that era is upon us. Nintendo confirms that the latest Ninji Speedrun […]

Shin Sakura Wars Anime Trailer Gears Up For Flaming Battles

The curtain rises again on the Imperial Theater Sega has released the first trailer for its upcoming anime Shin Sakura Wars the Animation, which will bring the mech-based combat and interpersonal drama of the video game series to Japanese screens […]

Terraria's long-awaited end of Journey update is out May 16

Just in time for the game's ninth anniversary It's been a while since some of us have explored the sandbox world of Terraria, but that could change next month when Journey's End launches May 16, 2022 on PC. The update is a long time coming, […]

Pokemon's 25th Anniversary Is Coming Soon And Big Things Are Teased

It officially strikes on February 27, 2022 Pokemon! Catch them all. I have! Leave me alone! I can't believe it's been 25 years since the first generation of Pokemon debuted. Well, it will be 25 years in February 2022 in Japan. For me, the 25th […]

Jade Raymond founds Haven Studios, already developing a new IP for PlayStation

“It is time for us to refocus on the GAMES” Canadian video game producer Jade Raymond has announced the creation of a brand new studio. Based in Montreal, Haven Studios is a new indie developer that has already directly started working on […]

Forza Horizon 3 is racing towards a write-off

Microsoft takes Outback behind the hangar Forza Horizon 3 isn't long for this world. We're fast approaching the fourth anniversary since launch, and that's likely when it'll run out of gas – at least for new buyers. Microsoft will retire Forza […]

There's a reason NEO: The World Ends with You isn't called The World Ends with You 2

A brief chat with the creators of the highly anticipated sequel It was one of the biggest surprise announcements of 2022. After more than a decade of fan pleading and Square Enix teasing, we learned last summer that a sequel to The World Ends […]

Happy ten year anniversary, Portal 2

How has it been a decade already? The year is 2022, and the haunting distant sounds of the Aperture installation echo through our unfinished basement. My brother is at basketball practice, I have Xbox free reign. I've spent the last half hour […]

Dorfromantik, a peaceful city builder, is now available on PC

The Early Access version already upsets me No combat, tricky trade routes, overwhelming UI, or the need to browse a wiki preview – peaceful city builder Dorfromantik is just a relaxing game “to unwind during turbulent times”. There's […]

Finally my Pokemon Sword and Shield Galar Pokedex is complete

All live through both versions Well, that took long enough! The time has come when I can say I have conquered Pokemon Sword and Shield, like the Sun and Moon before it. Just like before, this was a fully "live" effort (where all creatures are […]

The original version of Metro 2033 is free to stay on Steam

The offer lasts until March 15, so don't hesitate Celebrating an entire decade of subway — oh my, has it really been that long? – Developer 4A Games has decided to give away free PC copies of Metro 2033 on Steam this week. It's free for […]

This Zelda: Breath of the Wild battle video is straight out of an episode of Dragon Ball Z

Rock the Guardian I'm halfway through another series of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and I know what I know now: It makes fighting stuff videos even sweeter. Twitter user A.xk takes things to the next level, completely destroying a Guardian with […]

Dark Souls II looks better than ever with this lighting mod

Not your typical Dark Souls II graphics mod Even though Dark Souls II didn't turn out the way I expected, I have a lot of love for the sequel. It's an enchanting, beautiful, ugly, rewarding, surprisingly deep and sometimes infuriating video […]

Critique: Pumpkin

be nimble, be a dick Holloween. Ichabod Blade. Pumpkin Spice Blahtte. These are all sub-headers that I was eager to use in case Pumpkin turned out bad. Unhappy for my production of anticipated puns, Pumpkin is not bad. It's not great, but it's […]

Diablo III Celebrates Diablo II Anniversary With Gnarled Tentacle Wings

Resembling a Baaler It might not be the gift you were hoping for, but you know what they say: never look a Beelzebub gift in the mouth. Today is the 20th anniversary of Diablo II, one of the most influential and beloved PC games of all time. It seems like […]

Gunfire Games is hiring for a triple-A title we hope as Darksiders 4

Once again with feeling Gunfire Games has earned a reputation as The Darksiders studio. It's a fair read on the situation. Vigil Games created the first two Darksiders titles before being resurrected as Gunfire Games (the THQ bankruptcy messed […]

Contest: Win an Another Eden prize pack, including an official artbook, keyboard and mouse pad

Who doesn't love artbooks? In today's contest, you can win an Official Artbook and Another Eden Desktop Tablet Prize Pack! Happy birthday, Dtoid! I know it's our anniversary, but that doesn't mean we can't give you a nice little present, right? On […]

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends launches on PS4 in November, Puzzle Bobble VR in development

No EXTENSION for localization Taito has announced that its cute arcade title Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will launch worldwide in November on PS4. In the west, the colorful game will be called Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! Sure why […]

Scott Pilgrim Soundtrack Vinyl Reissue Available at Limited Run Games

Makes you think about death and get sad and all One of the key ingredients that makes the action-absentee brawler Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game so compelling is its brilliant soundtrack. Composed by American chiptune artists Anamanaguchi, […]

Contest: Win Monster Prom XXL on Switch from Super Rare Games

Finally we can do the Monster Mash! In today's contest you can win Monster Prom XXL on Switch from Super Rare Games! It's almost Halloween! It's by far my favorite vacation, and definitely my favorite time of year, weather-wise (well, not anymore […]

Grounded's new update lets you wage war on the bees

On a less self-destructive note, inventory management is now less complicated It may not be the significant story overhaul some players have been waiting for, but I'm ready to see Grounded again with the 0.6.0 update – it adds a few overhead […]

A Hat in Time Brings DLC Expansions and Framerate Upgrade to Consoles

60 flairs per second It's been a few minutes since we last heard from the fun adventure franchise A Hat in Time and its developer, Gears for Breakfast. But the studio has resurfaced to announce that it's finally bringing the 3D platformer's […]

Path of Exile's most powerful item will be easier to obtain in Ultimatum

The iconic Headhunter will drop for more players As players begin to familiarize themselves with specific builds and "meta" items in Path of Exile, they're bound to stumble upon one item that's been mentioned several times: Head hunter. And, […]

(Update) Devil May Cry 5 was good enough to get a PS5 version too

Vergil calling you? Devil May Cry 5 was one of the best character action games in recent memory. So of course it deserves to bring a console generation with us. (As if quality is the only thing that dictates whether a game will get a next-gen […]

Genshin Impact's Klee Arrives This Week, Venti Is Out

Klee is likely until mid-November You probably shouldn't go into Genshin Impact with the mentality of collecting every character. Although the game is quite generous in terms of allowing players to experience the entire campaign without spending […]

Danganronpa's Kazutaka Kodaka Reflects On His Crazy Creation During 10th Anniversary Interview

Get away with murder One of the craziest, weirdest, and most bizarrely morbid gaming franchises of the past decade has undoubtedly been Spike Chunsoft's Danganronpa series. As celebrations continue for the visual novel/RPG franchise's 10th anniversary, […]

Batman x Fortnite Comic Zeropoint will include bonus in-game items

Where are we droppin', bats? DC Comics and Epic Games are teaming up again for more Fortnite-based shenanigans. The comics giant has announced a new miniseries that will see Gotham City lawmakers and lawbreakers meet some of the heroes and villains […]

The Skipper's Guide to the New Warframe and Empyrean Rails

Authorization to board the skipper Warframe dropped its Empyrean update, first for PC during The Game Awards, then a week later for PS4 and Xbox One. Like many of my experiences with new Warframe content, it's buggy as hell, but it hit the promised […]

Final Fantasy VII Remake: 14 essential tips

Because 14 is a great Final Fantasy, am I right? The Final Fantasy VII Remake can be tricky in the final third, especially with the optional hard difficulty setting that's unlocked after completing the game. Here are some tips to help you get […]

Hitman developer IO Interactive is expanding with a new studio in Barcelona

How can I forget? IO Interactive, developer of the popular and critically acclaimed Hitman franchise, continues to thrive since moving away from Square Enix and going independent. The Danish developer recently announced that it is expanding […]

It looks like the Switch isn't getting Kingdom Come: Deliverance after all

It was originally listed on the eShop last week Kingdom Come: Deliverance released in early 2022 and took the RPG community by storm. Although it was divisive for some players, the game's open-ended nature and medieval setting really put it […]

These are Sony's Black Friday 2022 deals for PS4

What about the PlayStation bundle is a banger Most people don't have the compulsion to wait until the last moment to invest in an expiring console. However, those who will find absolutely fantastic offers there are waiting for them. Sony is […]

Contest: Win Monster Energy Supercross 4 for PS4, Xbox Series X and PC

The official video game In today's contest you can win Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4! Look, I just refuse to put “The Official Videogame” part in this title. It's just too long. Monster Energy Supercross 4 is a perfectly […]

I didn't expect Terminator: Resistance to get a PS5 Enhanced Edition

It's a free update if you own the PS4 version We're seeing PS5 upgrades popping up in unlikely places, and that's exactly how I would classify Terminator: Resistance. Teyon's best Terminator shooter "for fans" will get an upgraded edition in […]

Early Access Review: Ooblets

Sugar, spices and everything good As this blur of a summer continues, I've found myself drawn to wholesome games more than ever. Games that uplift me, give me something enjoyable to focus on, and let my mind rest – if only for a little bit. Ooblets […]

Jim Carrey just won the Critics Choice Award for 'Best Villain' for the movie Sonic

Somebody stop it!!!! Jim Carrey had a wild career ride; and life, for that matter. But in 2022, all paths led him to his role in Sonic the Hedgehog, where he brought his own goofy humor into the character of Doctor Robotnik. However, you all […]

The Doom Slayers Collection is So Doom for $30

But you won't end up getting these classics on a record Tear and tear and shoot and explode and murder. With these many Doom games, you're going to have to find other verbs to worry about. Bethesda has blown the lid off the Doom Slayers Collection […]

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered returns to iOS and Android

Epic PlayStation RPG now in pocket format Square Enix has announced that one of the most beloved RPGs of all time, Final Fantasy VIII, is now available on iOS and Android platforms in its FFVIII Remastered form. Fans can purchase the pint-sized […]

Review: Azur Lane: Crosswave

Love Boat Azur Lane has seen a fairly rapid rise to the upper echelons of the Gacha game. It was once derided as a Chinese "clone" of Japan's exclusive Kantai collection. Now, less than a year after its official English release, Azur Lane is […]

Review: Miitopia

The Miis are back Miis...i miss them! It feels like just yesterday I was using StreetPass to accumulate an infinite number of Mii friends. Remember everyone votes? Ah, we've passed our nostalgia limit for the day. It's time to look to […]

PlayStation's Essential Picks sale has a deal on The Last of Us Part II

Save $10 on top The PlayStation Store is running a Essential Choices sale on PS4 games, and it's a first chance to save a little on The Last of Us Part II ($49,99) if you're ready for a long, grueling, and ultimately awesome adventure. Other […]

Hideki Kamiya wants Viewtiful Joe 3 and where do I sign to make it happen

Henshin-A-Go-Go? I can credit many games as having a major impact on my view of the hobby. Dragon Warrior was the first major game I played where I felt overwhelmed and had something to do. Chrono Trigger unveiled how I felt about storytelling […]

PlayStation Store's Black Friday sale features cross-gen PS5 games and plenty of great PS4 deals

Black Friday sale runs until November 30 The Black Friday sale on the PlayStation Store started today, and while the best discounts (and frankly the best time for games) are still on PlayStation 4, there are cross-gen PS5 deals. Not many, but […]

Kamiya jokes that we should all 'forget Bayonetta 3' for now and 'reset'

Platinum is busy Earlier this year, Platinum rockstar producer Hideki Kamiya explained that they'll likely have something to show for Bayonetta 3 at some point this year. So what better time to check that than (checks watch) two weeks later? Speaking […]

Alien Hominid Invasion is a run-and-gun with lots of loot

I see myself sinking into it a lot of time The Behemoth takes another crack at Alien Hominid with everything it's learned from Castle Crashers, BattleBlock Theater and Pit People, and the result is Alien Hominid Invasion – a run-and-gun arcade […]

Mortal Kombat 11's Johnny Cage Gives You The Kick Ahead Of The Rain

grow old with you Last week, NetherRealm Studios released the first gameplay trailer for Rain, one of the next kombatants heading to its hit fighter Mortal Kombat 11. Now that we've seen the wet in action, your boy Johnny Cage is here to bring […]

Ranking EA Sports UFC 4 Cover Star Contenders

Duke it out Yesterday's EA Play Live event passed without the expected EA Sports UFC 4 reveal. casually that a game announcement will take place during the Pay Per View. Expecting a little more isn't too complicated given that we already know […]

Human: Fall Flat is getting PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions 'very soon'

More free levels are on the way, starting with Forest It may sound unassuming, but the incredibly sloppy physics game Human: Fall Flat has quietly become one of the best-selling games of all time. It was fun enough in 2022 with a cooperative […]

Civilization VI is coming to PS4 and Xbox One this week, and it's still pretty good

Sean Bean is back Civilization VI made its appearance in 2022 and gave us the first civilization in six years. We need a lot more simulation games in our lives now, so I was more than happy to receive it, despite some issues and downgrades from […]

Contest: Win Blue Fire for Nintendo Switch or Steam

blue flame In today's contest, you can win the tricky platformer title Blue Fire for Switch or Steam! Can you believe it's February already? I can not. We thought we were a long way from 2022, but it turns out the world is still on fire! Well, […]

Hello Neighbor gets an inevitable sequel, but this time the neighbor is a beaked bird

This jerk is going to lower the value of your property. It might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of blockbuster video games, but tinyBuild's Hello Neighbor has been a real tour de force since its launch in 2022. It has […]

Contest: Whip that dragon with a PC copy of Tangledeep and its new expansion

Get the game and all downloadable content! In today's giveaway, we're giving away Steam copies of Tangledeep and all of its downloadable content! Okay, who wants an era-inspired roguelike roleplaying game where you crawl through dungeons, craft […]

Blair Witch in VR is gonna be a big no no no no no from me

They never make VR games about kitten adoption agencies It's hard to imagine a pop culture adaptation for virtual reality better suited than The Blair Witch Project. A film seen entirely through a shaky first-person perspective fits perfectly […]

Contest: Win Dreamscaper for Steam

I need a dream scraper In today's contest, you can win a Steam Early Access copy of the surreal action-RPG Dreamscaper! It's been like an eternity since we gave anything here. What's three days? Let's fix that by giving away copies of Dreamscaper, […]

Final Fantasy VII HD is coming to Xbox Game Pass this month

As well as Dark Pictures and Darksiders Genesis It's going to be a good month for Game Pass, especially if you don't own a PS4. Why this? Well, you probably haven't played the Final Fantasy VII Remake yet, so you might be ready for some Final […]

Planet Zoo's South America Pack Is A Disappointment If You Like Scenarios

Counterpoint: new pets are valuable As much as I love Planet Zoo, I can't say I love Frontier Developments' piecemeal approach to DLC. The first add-on, the Arctic Pack, had its place – but I was worried about diminishing returns, and sure […]

New Switch firmware adds Mario avatars for celebration that essentially expires in March

Oh, and there's a better way to get screenshots from your Switch now So a new Switch firmware update is out, and it's not just "stability!" Like, there are actual features! Version 11.0.0 adds a few new things to the mix, including auto upload […]

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition is coming to mobile platforms next month

You say "goodbye", I say "hello" Spike Chunsoft has announced that the next title in the Danganronpa Anniversary Collection is ready to make its way to mobile platforms. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition will launch for iOS […]

VVVVVV Creator Terry Cavanagh Releases Source Code

Everything for MeMeMeMeMeMe The source code for one of the greatest video games of the last decade, VVVVVV, has been released by its creator Terry Cavanagh. The surprise fall occurred during AGDQ, after runner Mohoc's 100% crazy run, which was […]

Galloping Ghost Arcade opens GoFundMe to make the world's biggest arcade even bigger

Insert coins As I've recounted here many times, most of my formative years were spent wandering around the bright neon paradise that was the arcade. But today, some 30 years later, there are very few arcades, with only a few curators and buildings […]

(Update) Eustass Kid Joins The Roster For One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

Batten down the hatches [Update: Bandai Namco has released an official trailer debuting Eustass Kid gameplay. You can check it at the bottom of the article.] Another scurvy is on its way to Bandai Namco's huge slate of chaotic action-RPGs: Pirate […]

Review: good job!

Work for man every day and night Several years ago, I worked in a toy warehouse. It was a lousy job with lousy pay and lousy vacation hours. But it also provided me with a lot of downtime, and during that time I often dreamed of jumping into […]

Dead Cells has a new difficulty curve and more mutations to play with

The free Whack-a-Mole update is available on PC and consoles [[Update profile: Dead Cells Whack-a-Mole update released today on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.] New weapons? More mutations? Impactful balance tweaks? Where do your eyes go […]

Cris Tales introduces our hero's charming group of allies

Beat the clock, you gotta beat the clock This weekend the UK moved the clocks forward an hour, and hoo-boy I can feel it. It's times like these that I wish I had the power of characters like Crisbell, the protagonist of Modus Games' Cris Tales. […]

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals gets new Silent Hill content tomorrow

Meanwhile, the wait for an actual sequel continues. As Silent Hill fans solemnly await the announcement of an all-new version of the survival horror series, Konami continues to out-license the brand to other franchises. The latest horror title […]

Hungrybox, the pro Smash Bros. player, asks Nintendo again to support the pro Smash scene

This time it's after his victory at Smash Summit 9 last weekend The argument "Should Nintendo support a growing Super Smash Bros. pro scene?" been raging for some time now. Over a decade in fact, if you cut it all back to the release and success […]

Black voices Claptrap in the Borderlands movie, but was the original okay?

I'm cool with it, but... Well, it happened to this. The Borderlands movie was already on its way to stardom with Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Hart, but now it's adding another Hollywood actor to the mix: Black. The Hollywood Reporter […]

Half-Life Alyx guide: essential advice for dealing with Jeff

Spoilers ahead, you have been warned Half-Life: Alyx has very long chapters, especially in the beginning. Long, stressful segments in scary environments where there's never enough downtime to feel a sense of relief. That's why I hosted the chapter […]

Blasphemous is getting a new Game+ and more on August 4

With the free The Stir of Dawn content update Blasphemous is expanding with a major free update for PC and consoles on August 4, 2022. The Stir of Dawn is our long-awaited New Game+ update, but it's far from the only reason to return […]

Bethesda halts all future development for The Elder Scrolls: Legends

Cards down In a post on its official Reddit, Bethesda announced that all future content and development plans for The Elder Scrolls: Legends have been put "on hold for the foreseeable future", which is translated by many as the death knell. […]

This No More Heroes 3 Video Really Wants You To Play Travis Strikes Again

Bad Girl is back, okay! We're just over four months away from the release of No More Heroes 3, which is more than enough time to get into Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes if you haven't already. I can understand if you've avoided it so far. […]

The minecraft ray tracing RTX beta is live, here's how to get in

It's really very simple, you just need a suitable graphics card So, the NVIDIA and Mojang/Microsoft Minecraft RTX project is now in beta, which brings ray tracing into the fold. In case you missed it, Microsoft canceled the High Quality Texture […]

2K Games offers extensive preview of Mafia: Definitive Edition gameplay

Maybe you check it, maybe you don't have an accident This fall sees the release of Mafia: Definitive Edition, a remake of the classic 2002 open-world detective adventure. As part of IGN's ongoing "Summer of Gaming" showcase, publisher 2K Games […]

Duke Nukem Forever proves the worst part of Duke Nukem is Duke Nukem

Hail to the king, baby! For clarity, this kusoge is not the king. Does Duke Nukem Forever really need an introduction? It was announced before puberty. It spent 15 years in development hell, becoming legendary for its extended development time. […]

Very Quick Tips: Subnautica: Below Zero

A Getting Started Guide for New and Old Subnautica Players Whether you're diving into Subnautica: Below Zero fresh out of the original game or hoping to shake off the rust, here are some tips to get you started on this new standalone adventure. Some […]

Would you like to see a new Tenchu? Acquire says it's a possibility

Could stealth assassins return? Back when the PlayStation stealth-action boom was kicking off, one of the quieter, but still tighter franchises on the market was Acquire's Tenchu: Stealth Assassins series. These titles saw players take on the […]

GDC 2022 has been postponed to 'later this summer'

The GDC Awards will be held virtually What seemed inevitable finally happened. The Game Developers Conference has been postponed, as convention organizers try to avoid a complete cancellation. GDC sent the following statement: After […]

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Re-release Is Exactly As You Remember It, For Better Or Worse

Nostalgia and jank, wrapped in one $30 bundle Oh hey, it's Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, on modern platforms! If you were alive in 2001 and even remotely loved hack and slash romps, chances are you've heard of this project at some point. At […]

Review: Godfall

We gotta stand, we gotta fall I played a lot of insane action games in my time. No, not "whoa that backflip into a shotgun blast was wild!" " a little crazy. Like, "how was this done?" " foolish. Godfall doesn't quite fit under that latter umbrella […]

Fallout 76's massive Steel Dawn update is finally here, and Xbox players accidentally got it early

He came out around 22 p.m. ET last night We don't really know what the future holds for Fallout 76 beyond microtransaction-laden seasons and the "Fallout 1st" subscription service: but for now, we have the much-awaited new free update from Steel […]

Borderlands Movie Casts Ariana Greenblatt as Explosive Tiny Tina

What co-KABOOOOM! Lionsgate has added Ariana Greenblatt to its star-studded adaptation of Gearbox's Borderlands, with the young star playing the crazy role of demolitions expert Tiny Tina. Greenblatt has worked in numerous Disney productions […]

Hearthstone's Battlegrounds meta just got a huge overhaul with hero and map nerfs

Changing Ragnaros Wasn't Enough Hearthstone is in a pretty decent place right now. The current cadence includes big Battlegrounds patches between the main standard sets, and I really like the rocking approach. Whenever the norm gets me down, […]

Contest: Win a Switch copy of Yes, Your Grace from Super Rare Games

Good grace In today's contest, you can win a Switch copy of kingdom management sim Yes, Your Grace from Super Rare Games! Great. Rare. Games. These are all words to describe the limited stock releases of physical media pioneers Super Rare Games. […]

NieR Automata's 2B was considered for Tekken 7 before joining Soulcalibur VI

But it wasn't to be... TWO BEES... 2... No one can deny that NieR Automata's exquisite but highly dangerous 2B android isn't a perfect fit for Bandai Namco's fantasy fighter Soulcalibur, and as such no one really smiled when the hack 'n' slash […]

Adaptation of the Cannibal Holocaust video game to leave a bad taste in your mouth

What what?… Italian director Ruggero Deodato, in collaboration with Fantastico Studio, has announced a video game sequel to his famous 1980 film, Cannibal Holocaust. In development for release on PC and consoles later this year, Cannibal is […]

Grindstone is finally coming to PC, but it's only on the Epic Games Store

PC version will have all content updates including the just released Fortune Grind Grindstone just won't stop, and with more platforms still to hit, that's for the best. Capybara is updating its monster puzzle game on Nintendo Switch and iOS […]

The Ultimate Guide to Earning My Nintendo Points Quickly and Easily

Bookmark this when you want a new reward With physical My Nintendo rewards popping up like daisies every week, I've had a ton of reader requests explaining what Platinum Points are and how to earn them fast. Good news! This is this guide. It'll […]

The physical edition of Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game has such a great cover

Pre-orders will start on the 15th at the Limtied Run Games 2022's Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game isn't just coming back, it's coming back in style. Beyond a digital release on PC and console on the 14th, the fan-favorite beat-'em-up game […]

How Taylor Swift and Janet Son Helped Inspire Octavia Prime

We are part of the Warframe nation I have to hand it over to developers who work on popular games as a service. It takes a lot of work to keep the content interesting and the players interested. Some rely on exterior nostalgia to entice people […]

Call of Duty: Warzone's name has completely replaced 'Modern Warfare' on PC

Seven ate nine Chances are if you're still playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, you're probably playing the Battle Royale Warzone component. Activision is also banking on this, as they've completely converted the Battle.net launcher roster […]

Big Skull Kid DLC released in Cadence of Hyrule, here's a breakdown

And the patch notes The time has finally come: all (currently announced) Cadence of Hyrule launches are complete! To date, Cadence offers three DLCs: a Character Pack (Impa, Aria, Shadow Link, Shadow Zelda, Frederick), a 39-song Melody Pack, […]

Popular Sonic the Hedgehog character spotted on set for movie sequel

Unfortunately it's not Coldsteel Am I not cute? Trying to avoid spoilers for fans by not naming the character in the title, despite the fact that he's literally trending on social media, and will likely even end up on posters and new trailers. […]

Contest: Win Cartel Tycoon, new to Steam Early Access

TO DARE. be a drug kingpin In today's contest, you can win a Steam Early Access copy of Cartel Tycoon! Management sims stress me out. My day job is basically a management simulation – I don't want to keep running things in my spare time either! […]

Cyberpunk 2077 for PS4/Xbox One will be playable on next-gen consoles, will receive a 'robust' upgrade in 2022

Who would have done cyberthunk? [[Update: CDPR has since officially confirmed the backward compatibility/upgrade feature on Twitter.] Developer CD Projekt RED has revealed some details about the relationship between the current and next-gen […]

Borderlands 3 DLC guide: How to solve the horror in the woods puzzle

Look at the books (or the signs) Near the end of the Borderlands 3: Guns, Love, and Tentacles DLC, you'll come across a mission called "Horror in the Woods," which puts you face-to-face with an enemy (spoiler). Before you can reach this fight, […]

Humble Bundle to cap the amount of money from each charity purchase

Donate up to 15% My Steam library is much larger than it should be given that I'm primarily a console gamer and don't even own a gaming PC. But several years ago its size exploded when a colleague got me into Humble Bundles. Before that, I would […]

Giveaway: Darkness Rises celebrates two years of action, grab an Android stick for premium content

$50 in-game loot We're giving away premium content keys to celebrate two years of Darkness Rises! I haven't been able to string together two or so consecutive years of activity in my life, so when a mobile game hits two years of service, that's […]

Kingdoms of Amalur is back with the Re-Reckoning remaster and I couldn't be happier

This game slept Kingdoms of Amalur slap. That's all. Wait do you want more? Very well. While playing the ridiculously named Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning last week, I slowly realized how much I enjoyed the original the first time […]

Immortals Fenyx Rising has the same DLC plans as an Assassin's Creed

Some paid, some free If you're unsure of how Ubisoft sees Immortals Fenyx Rising, look no further than its post-launch DLC plans. Even though it's aesthetically different from many of Ubisoft's biggest sellers, it's supported almost the same […]

Jump Force is heading to Switch this year, Shoto Todoroki and more DLC characters on the way

Go ahead and jump As reported in Japanese magazine Weekly Jump (coincidentally), Bandai Namco's anime fighter Jump Force is heading to the Nintendo Switch platform later this year, following its 2022 release on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. . Jump […]

We Happy Few's Latest DLC 'We All Fall Down' Launches Next Week

The Princes of Victoria I was very disappointed with the lost potential of We Happy Few. Despite some really interesting concepts, an inspired world, and some seriously impressive visual effects, Compulsion Games' dystopian nightmare was stifled […]

Contest: Slay your fans as an evil idol in your new Switch copy of Kawaii Deathu Desu

What do these words mean? In today's contest, you can win a Switch copy of the bizarre rhythm idol game Kawaii Deathu Desu! What is this? Another weird little game that I not only can't pronounce the name of, but also who doesn't know what the […]

This Fan Made Super Mario Odyssey Switch's Manual Is Glorious And Might Be Official

Sign me up Super Mario Odyssey may have been released almost four years ago (!), but people are still buying it and playing it. In fact, it's still a Switch bestseller, selling over 20 million units and taking sixth place overall in lifetime […]

Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, Endwalker, is coming this fall

One of these days Alice, bang, zoom, you're going to the moon Final Fantasy XIV is arguably the most famous MMORPG on the market today, and this fall Square Enix wants to take it to the moon. During a Friday night livestream, producer Naoki […]

Fairy Quick Tips for Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD

How to rule in a hellscape Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD is almost here (or now if you've done the insanely weird early access edit). Considering it's pretty much an 18-year-old game, some of its mannerisms might seem obtuse to the modern […]

Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update Releases March 25 With The Bandit

Risk of Rain 2 has sold four million copies on Steam alone Risk of Rain 2 is a game that refuses to stay on the back burner. The next big content update – the last of its kind before Hopoo Games dives into paid expansions – will first hit […]

Celeste Composer Lena Raine Makes Music For Minecraft

Three new tracks for the Nether update When I think of Minecraft, its music comes to mind as readily as its blocky world and characters. The game wouldn't be what it is without C418's soothing soundtrack that accompanies you as you carve through […]

I Finally Got My Monkeys Like Meat In Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

The trophy that almost escaped Have you ever had that final trophy or achievement, just at your fingertips, before you finished? One last goal to complete before you can erase a game from your hard drive without any weird remorse? I have. I […]

Save $10 on a custom Xbox controller before Design Lab is gone

Last call Xbox Design Lab was quietly one of the most exciting offerings of the Xbox One generation. Microsoft has built a portal where users can create their own controllers and the appearance of each component can be customized. No longer […]

American Girl's Courtney doll is an '80s Pac-Man pro

(Don't tell him about the crash) Upscale doll company American Girl has unveiled a new girl who loves arcade games as part of its "Historical Figures" line. Courtney Moore is described as an "80s girl" who grew up on the sunny streets of California's […]

Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park reunites the original cast

$20 expansion for PC and consoles I'm not complaining, but we'll never stop going back to Jurassic Park. This is how it is today. The next DLC for Jurassic World Evolution is Return to Jurassic Park, an add-on pack set in 1993, after the events […]

FIFA 21 has a free upgrade plan for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but there's a problem for physical copies

You'll need to hold on to your PS4 or Xbox One disc EA takes its own particular approach to free next-gen game upgrades, and FIFA 21, much like Madden NFL 21, uses the dual entitlement system. In short: if you buy the PlayStation 4 or Xbox […]

Hades turned me into a hack-and-slash machine

Ares would be so proud Hades was love at first sight for me. It has brilliant, stylized art which I love, roguelikes are one of my favorite game genres, and I was one of those kids from Greek mythology who was obsessed with the Percy series […]

Sexiest Game Ever, Hades Wins Five BAFTA Games Awards

(It's just a price I give her) Last night the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held its annual BAFTA Games Awards, which saw a cavalcade of excellent releases from 2022 line up in the hope of receiving recognition from Britain's […]

Review: Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise

Yo Adrian I should probably stop volunteering to review fitness games. Not because I don't need them or don't like them, but because every time I sit down to write the lede I have to face the fact that I ultimately failed to get the best from […]

River City Girls PC update features improved area transition and changed dialogue

school is forever The PC edition of WayForward's awesome brawler River City Girls has been updated to version 1.1. The new patch fixes one of the game's most annoying issues, stomps a slew of bugs, and also features "revised dialogue" for its […]

When should the next Assassin's Creed take place?

They have to do Japan...eventually Look, with Tenchu mostly dead, here I come. HOT. The next Assassin's Creed should be set in Japan, right? So we agree. Wait, you want Assassin's Creed Revelations 2? Who retreads the same places […]

Inscryption is a new card game from the creator of Pony Island

demand a sacrifice Daniel Mullins Games is best known for creating Pony Island and The Hex, and if you've played any of these titles you'll know they have a real knack for creating engaging experiences. Their latest game, Inscryption, just released […]

Crossy Road Castle is out on Apple Arcade, and it's not a bad way to spend time with your family

No microtransactions, thankfully The Apple Arcade experience is still progressing (the $4,99 subscription service that works much like Xbox Game Pass), and it just got a boost this month with Crossy Road Castle, its latest exclusivity. In case […]

Contest: Win a Copy of Turn-Based RPG Deep Sky Derelicts for PS4 or Xbox One

Take turns… in space! In today's giveaway, we're giving away PS4 and Xbox One copies of turn-based space RPG Deep Sky Derelicts! This whole quarantine is getting pretty old. The earth sucks right now – wouldn't you just want to get away? Well, […]

Avalanche Software's Leaked Harry Potter Game Aims for PS5 and Xbox Series X in Late 2022

The game's long-running reveal will take place after August, reports Bloomberg After surfacing in October 2022 with promising but far from finished footage, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Harry Potter role-playing game has remained […]

Contest: Win the eerie horror title Darkwood on Switch from Super Rare Games

Don't be a Halloweenie! In today's contest, you can win a Switch copy of Darkwood from Super Rare Games! Super Rare Games is back! This week, they're getting into the Halloween spirit and delivering Darkwood, an atmospheric top-down survival […]

This Dead Cells Map Can Guide You Through The Bad Seed

Here's how to reach the arboretum and the swamp It never hurts to have a map handy for dead cells, especially as new areas join the flowchart world. The Bad Seed features two early game biomes, as well as a third area that is home to a new boss. These […]

System Shock's final demo is now available ahead of its summer launch

Nightdive's System Shock Remake Has Arrived So Far It's been a long and winding road for the future of the System Shock series, but at least in the case of Nightdive Studios' remake, the end is in sight. Along with announcing a summer 2022 launch, […]

Contest: Win a World of Tanks Blitz Prize Pack to celebrate its release on Nintendo Switch

U WoT, m8? In today's contest you can win a key to unlock the premium in-game contest for World of Tanks Blitz! Whenever a game comes to a new platform, I usually get PR reps yelling at me to help promote it by giving away free stuff. Since […]

This Zelda: Breath of the Wild mod cheats on Link's house

You know, the one that's probably his own property Remember when Bilbo came back to the Shire and had to collect his own stuff? Well, if he had video game/anime amnesia, he probably wouldn't have been so upset about it. It's safe to say that […]

(Update) WoW Burning Crusade Classic pre-patch is coming soon, here's how the transition will work

Blizzard gives us a breakdown of all your options [[Update: The pre-patch is now live and you can begin the process of transferring your characters between each classic game. This is what your launcher will look like in the future. There is […]

The real Sonya Blade wants a new game, might skip a movie

Kerri Ann Hoskins is a truly wonderful woman A few weeks ago, I cold called Kerri Ann Hoskins, famous for her roles in Mortal Kombat 3 and Aerosmith's Revolution X, to see if she wanted to do an interview for one of my podcasts. About a week […]

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition will be backstabbing on iOS and Android

Return to the scene of the crime Last year was pretty special for fans of Kazutaka Kodaka Danganronpa's bizarre murder-mystery series. The morbid franchise celebrated 10 years of murder and mayhem in style, delivering new merchandise, crossover […]

Nintendo Switch's Mario Red & Blue Edition Has Some Extras

The $300 console bundle comes with a carrying case, screen protector, and special Joy-Con straps The Nintendo Switch's first alternate color is... Mario Red & Blue! While Nintendo tried out the limited-edition looks, this is "the first time […]

Contest: Spoop your pants with Darksburg on Steam

I've been sitting on this joke for a while In today's contest you can win the roguelite horror title Darksburg for Steam! It's finally October, which means I can showcase lots of fun Halloween titles throughout the month! Or until I'm exhausted. […]

Dingodile returns as a playable character in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

Strewth! During yesterday's State of Play presentation, PlayStation fans got to hear some new information regarding Toys 4 Bob's next platforming adventure, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Although the information is quite scarce, we have […]

Critique: My Hero One's Justice 2

Sophomore Effort Video game sequels are weird. While a sequel to a book or movie should simply continue or conclude the story presented in the previous entry, most gamers generally expect a video game sequel to be significantly better than this. […]

Review: Grolem

An action-adventure gem that requires patience Grolem took longer than expected to make its way to PlayStation VR, and I'm afraid the game is running out of luck, which feels like too little, too late. Virtual reality is a rapidly evolving field, […]

It's not done yet, but Rogue Legacy 2 is worth jumping into with the Arcane Hallows update

The still-in-early-access sequel has 'surpassed 'Rogue Legacy' in terms of raw content', and it's a lot of fun Did you know there is a Rogue Legacy 2? And that it's in Early Access on PC right now? I know a lot of us would rather wait for games […]

How to Perform Joker's Fatalities, Brutalities, and Krushing Blows in Mortal Kombat 11

Smile. (Update: After his early access period (during which we all learned he was a monster to deal with), the Joker is now available for purchase in Mortal Kombat 11 on all platforms. This article has also been updated to include several of […]

Epic Games Fixes Fortnite Subscription Service Issues

As it stands, it's pretty simple Having played Fortnite's Battle Royale mode since launch, I can attest to the handling of platform-related issues. After sneakily showing the world that yes, Sony pouvez cross-platform play years ago, the console […]

Chungus: A Brief Oral History

"What's up doc?" meets "How are you, fellow children?" » From April 2-6, Warner Bros. is hosting a special event in its free-to-play mobile RPG Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem featuring a chubby variant of Bugs Bunny, now officially called "Big […]

Bad North, a challenging island defense game, is free on Epic

With Jotunn Edition enhancements Bad North, a stripped down strategy roguelite title about defending the Vikings, is free now on the Epic Games Store. If you love the game before the November 29 deadline, it's yours to keep. The PC version, […]

The PS2 turns 20 this week and by God it might be the best system ever

It's up there with the Dreamcast As some of you may know, I've stuck with the PS2 in thick and thin ways. When I started my 2022 profile over ten years ago, I noticed that the PS2 was probably my favorite console, right next to the Dreamcast. […]

Review: The Red Lantern

The Alaska Trail There was a brief moment in my childhood when I was obsessed with the Iditarod. The appeal of this type of competition, just a guy and his dogs traveling through the snowy wilderness of Alaska, appealed to a younger version […]

Warframe's Digital Extremes Teases Heart of Deimos and Hydroid Prime for TennoCon 2022

He's a salty sea captain Like many other gaming events this summer, TennoCon 2022 has gone entirely digital. Originally scheduled for July 11, it was pushed back a few weeks to August 1, and today Digital Extremes released a few snippets of […]

Forza Horizon 4 is getting a free Battle Royale mode tomorrow

Survival of the fastest Forza Horizon 4 takes cars down a proverbial, treacherous road, where one wrong move spells loss and defeat. Playground Games turns its racing sandbox into a battle royale. Dubbed "Eliminator", this battle royale […]

Half-Life 3 and Left 4 Dead 3 were both removed because source 2 was unfinished

The developer is struggling Contrary to popular belief, Valve was working on three-issue games in those franchises that everyone loves. It wasn't laziness, disinterest, or the priority given to Steam that stopped Valve from finishing these games. Instead, […]

(Update) There's the Skies of Arcadia sequel again and I'm here for it

Will it stick this time? (Update: Kenji Hiruta finds the overwhelming support for Skies of Arcadia "impressive", and vows to "organize all (the) comments and submit them directly to Sega". Who knows if something will happen here, but it's something!) At […]

Doom is Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Last Prey

Something bad this way comes... Capcom has revealed the latest monster heading to the killing fields in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. As predicted by many in the Monster Hunter community, it's none other than the fearsome Elder Dragon Fatalis, […]

Compressing Hitman 3 will significantly reduce the install size of the entire trilogy

Intelligent development of IO Interactive In a modern gaming world, the need for storage space is becoming more and more of a concern. With titles like Call of Duty and Rainbow Six Siege raking in triple digits of GB space – and the new PS5 […]

Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Leaving Blizzard

Aaron Keller will fill the stage as game director Longtime Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan has announced that he is leaving Blizzard Entertainment. Aaron Keller, a founding member of the Overwatch team, will step into his role in the future. In […]

I want a Sonic & Sega All-Stars rhythm-action game

Promoted from our community blogs [UserDestructoid[DestructoiduserNinjaspeed is here to remind you how fantastic some of the Sega game soundtracks are, and to make the case for a rhythm-based revival of Sega All-Stars. They definitely sold me […]

Is there really an unannounced third next-gen Xbox model?

alphabet soup Readers, you'll have to let your intuition do the heavy lifting on this one. It's the kind of story where I feel equal parts good and bad. It's the kind of rumor that's entirely plausible but the evidence isn't rooted in anything […]

Can't wait to explore La-Mulana 1 & 2 on Switch

But probably not in mid-March 2022 The La-Mulana Collection 1 & 2 releases at an awfully busy time for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One – it's releasing March 17, 2022, smack in the middle of a month packed with big-name games. […]

Brazil of the Games: Dandara is a cultural metroid

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Minecraft's gigantic and frankly awesome RTX update is now available for everyone

More reserved for insiders Earlier this year, Mojang rolled out a new program for Xbox Insiders on the Windows 10 platform that allowed users to try out new graphical improvements for Minecraft. Framed around NVIDIA RTX boosts, the update added […]

Forza Horizon 4 is on Steam and there is cross-play

You can get the 911 Porsche 3 GT2022 RS if you log into Forza Horizon 4 before March 14 on any platform [[Update profile: Forza Horizon 4 launched today on Steam and there is a free car for all platforms. You can get the 911 Porsche 3 GT2022 […]

Fortnite: Save the World has dropped its Early Access label and it won't be free

Fortnite: Save the World Slows 'New Content Development', Moves to Seasonal Structure with Ventures Fortnite: Save the World hasn't felt like a typical Early Access game for a long time, but now it's official: Epic Games is removing the somewhat […]

Hitman 3 on PC will not allow players to recover their old levels from Steam for free

The transfer process has become much more complicated IO Interactive shared a huge pre-launch guide for Hitman 3 today, and if you're planning on getting the game on any platform - whether it's next week at launch or months later - the article […]

I hope you like monotony, because The Tick on SNES and Genesis is full of it

This kusoge will teach you to close your eyes and say to yourself, "This just doesn't happen to me" Licensed games are kind of a low hanging fruit in terms of kusoge, and I have no shame in picking them. They have always, always been random. […]

Review: Omori

Waiting for something to happen? Content Warning: This game, and therefore the review, contains depictions and descriptions of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Having launched in 2022, Omori seems to have flown under the radar of many people, […]

Hellish Quart exploits Bushido Blade with its deadly duels

Released on Steam Early Access today with a demo In the absence of a modern sequel to Bushido Blade, fans of Square's intense, deadly, flashy, you're done PS1 fighting series have been on the hunt for games that give them the same rush. I can't […]

Review: Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game – Complete Edition

We're Sex Bob-omb and we're here to watch Scott Pilgrim kick your teeth Beat 'em ups were never my jam, but when Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game came out in 2022, it completely changed my perspective. A stunning chiptune soundtrack with […]

Destroy All Humans guide: How to electrocute scientists with Tesla coils

Build that static shock There are very few confusing things about Destroy All Humans. It's a game where the goals are immediately clear, usually to destroy humans in some way. Blow up a car, kill soldiers with rockets – that kind of stuff. […]

Fall Guys is now owned by Epic Games

Epic Games bought Tonic Games Group, which includes Mediatonic and Fall Guys In a huge but not exactly surprising move, Epic Games is buying Tonic Games Group, which means developer Mediatonic and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout “join the Epic […]

Contest: Grab Star Trek Online Free: House Split Gear, Win Premium Content Pack

Our house, divided in the street In today's contest, we're giving away Star Trek Online: House Divided content for free, plus you can win a Premium Ship Pack! Star Trek Online is back with its new expansion to the hit MMO: House Divided. And […]

(Update) Arc System Works Will Fully Reveal Dragon Ball FighterZ's Super Baby 2 This Weekend

Sunday at 11 a.m. PT [[Update: And it is here! You can find the full trailer below, which is around five minutes long. It's a no-commentary look at Super Baby 2's kit, as well as its flashy intro makeover. As expected, Super Baby 2 wins the […]

Horizon Zero Dawn PC's latest major update will be one of its last

The guerrillas focus on the follow-up Guerrilla Games has released a major update for the PC edition of Horizon Zero Dawn. Version 1.10, which is currently available in-game, brings a variety of graphical improvements, performance tweaks, and […]

NHS staff can get a free copy of Surgeon Simulator 2

“NOT a viable medical training tool” UK developer Bossa is giving free copies of Surgeon Simulator 2 to all NHS staff. And if you work for this great organization, all you have to do is visit this website before October 22nd and register […]

Crash Bandicoot 4 for Switch has limitations, but it's a very solid way to play a big sequel on the go

“Nunchucks? They're not even Aussies! This might shock you: I'm not a fan of the Crash Bandicoot series. I know that doesn't make sense, because I'm British, and we in Blighty love mad marsupial as much as we love pie and mash and rewarding […]

Mass Effect 2's intro is still hard and fast rules

Start with a bang The launch of Mass Effect Legendary Edition presented us with a unique opportunity: to re-examine this trilogy in a new light, and replay these games in one package, to see the guidelines and how they illustrate a change in […]

Review: Sakuna: Rice and Ruin

Rinse and repeat Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has been a long time coming, and even though it falls into a very busy release week, I'm excited to see this plucky rice farming action-RPG platformer finally coming out. As a laid-back farming sim with […]

PS5 April update will allow users to store games in external storage

M.2 support is still available Video games can take up quite a bit of memory storage space, and right now the PlayStation 5's internal storage is your only option for the console. A new update coming this month attempts to make the storage shuffle […]

Dragon Quest Tact may not be as tactical, but it's a charming diversion

I can play this until they locate Dragon Quest Walk Dragon Quest of the Stars hit North America at the wrong time earlier in 2022. Coming nearly five years after its initial release in Japan, the free-to-play gacha RPG hit our shores around […]

Battle Royale Super Bomberman R Online is coming free to Switch, PC and PS4/PS5 next week

May 27 Super Bomberman R Online was announced a few months ago and baked a bit, but now it's ready for release. Konami revealed this week that the game will be heading to PC, PS4 (it's "PS5 compatible"), and Switch on May 27. In case you missed […]

Kadabra May Return to Pokemon Decks After Uri Geller's Apology

Card tips The long-lost Pokemon Kadabra is set to return to the Pokedex after a dispute that spanned roughly two decades ended. The Psi Pokemon has been missing from famous card game decks since 2003, when British-Israeli illusionist Uri Geller […]

Epic's free PC game this week is Farming Simulator 19

Tracking Three Popular Board Games Farming Simulator 19 is free on the Epic Games Store until February 6, 2022, 8:00 a.m. PT. While I still have your attention – don't leave! – I should also point out that next week's giveaway is a table […]

Xbox Series X offers fast file transfers between HDD and SSD

But are they fast enough for you? Microsoft sells us the solid-state drive, a key part of the Xbox Series X. It's all about speed. A super-fast SSD unlocks the ability to start games incredibly quickly and navigate them without annoying loading […]